Did Santa babysit the baby Jesus? Why were the Three Wide Men so lost? What did the holiday classic "Silent Night" first sound like? Answers to these questions and others will all be answered on Saturday, December 1, when St Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church hosts a performance of the hit comedy "Christmas Bingo: It's A Ho-Ho-Holy Night."
St Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church will have the honor of hosting this year’s interfaith Thanksgiving gathering of prayer and song. Newtown Interfaith Association will again sponsor the annual service, which will begin at 7 pm.
Grace Family Church celebrated a big step last week in the construction of its new church building, which is being built off Covered Bridge Road in Hawleyville.
Newtown Congregational Church members are conducting a Royal Caribbean Cruise Raffle. One lucky winner will be treated to a seven-day cruise for two to anywhere Royal Caribbean travels, along with a $500 spending voucher.
Congregation Adath Israel will dedicate its Shabbat service on Saturday, November 3, to the memory of the 11 people who were victims of the October 27 shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Penn.
Newtown Congregational Church is planning the second session of its newest social group. Babies + Bagels is scheduled for Thursday, November 8, at 10 am.
Newtown’s annual CROP Hunger Walk took place at the Fairfield Hills campus on Sunday, with participants starting from in front of NYA Sports & Fitness Center.
More than a dozen people bundled in coats...
Christ the King Lutheran Church is planning its annual Fall Fair, scheduled this year for Saturday, November 10, from 9 am to 3 pm. Those who want first dibs on items can take advantage of early buying at 8 am for $5.
Congratulations on your nomination. In your announcement, you mentioned that Newtown faces real pressures, including “traffic patterns that make everyday life more stressful.” One growing concern for many residents and business owners is the repeated traffic disruption on Main Street caused by large-scale protests and rallies at the flagpole — held without a unified permitting process.
Given that Main Street is a state road with a history of serious traffic and pedestrian safety issues, how would you, as First Selectman, approach the impact of these gatherings on traffic flow, public safety, and local businesses?
I ask this with sincere interest in understanding how your commitment to “thoughtful planning” and “unity of action” would apply to this very real and recurring issue.
I appreciate Ryan’s thoughtful and grounded perspective on the need for a consistent, transparent, and lawful permitting process for large public events in Newtown. His approach reflects common sense within the framework of the law, balancing public safety, free expression, and fiscal responsibility—exactly what we should expect from our elected officials.
In contrast, I was struck by Bruce Walczak’s comment suggesting that informal and "extensive discussion" are the preferred solutions to complex public issues. While there is certainly value in dialogue, the idea that decision-making should replace the thoughtful legislative process is troubling—especially coming from someone running for First Selectman.
I am grateful to The Democratic Town committee. I can vouch for the careful consideration they took in selecting our candidates. I appreciate their confidence in my managing skills to address the many issue facing Newtown. Ill be conducting listening tours over the next few months to gain a deeper understanding of my Newtown neighbors concerns and will be ready to address then day one.
There has been a rash of dog attacks, at least three that I know about on the sidewalks in town. Owners of pets need to be more attentive and respectful of their neighbors. Aggressive dogs need to be watched carefully to protect all. This is a serious issue and should be addresses not swept under a rug.
I attended the meeting, and the results were reached after extensive discussion. Thats why its important to attend these high profile meeting, you see the facts yourself, As Alex, in the following letter, said the solution is not always more rules and legislation. Speaking to each other often solves issue a lot quicker with more flexibility.
